Here is yet another story idea in which Tori can't bear the thought of letting her son go, and as always I don't own the rights to Victorious.

"Hot damn! We really have the house full now don't we?" Jade asked rhetorically as she entered her and Tori's bedroom.

"Um hum." Tori said, looking down not really paying attention to the question.

"It's been a while since we had the family under one roof, huh Tor?"

"Did everybody finally get comfortable for the night?" Tori inquired, looking up from the book she was flipping through.

"After much time and effort? Oh yeah" the Thespian replied as she sat down next to her wife on the bed. "Let's see, your mom who I can't believe is still alive is sleeping in her bedroom."

"Better late than never to forgive and forget." Tori reminded her spouse "So, what about the rest of the family?"

"Well, Danielle and Rachel are in the guest room, and no matter how much Ruby and Scarlett complained, they have no choice but to share the room with their parents, geez... When did kids become so bratty and unreasonable?!"

"Some kids are always a pain." Tori answered sadly "We raised three, remember?"

"True... Now Tawny and Lukas are sleeping in the twins old bedroom, Matt and his brother Wally got the attic." Jade said with a grin "Good thing my brilliant idea of turning it into My woman cave came to great use, they're having a blast seeing all my collection from the horror genre."

"Will they be able to sleep with all your nightmarish toys in there?"

"For the last time Vega, all the stuff I have there are books, masks and pieces of history of the horror genre!" Jade snapped "they're not toys but pieces of art!"

"Whatever you say Jade."

"Now as for Jamie she's very afraid of what I have up there so she's going to be sleeping with her parents instead."

"Still unhappy that our youngest granddaughter isn't into the horror bit, I see."

"She's half West, eventually she'll come around."

"She's also half Shapiro, remember?"

"I knew I shouldn't have let Cat and Robbie have her for so many weekends in a row!"

"Speaking of them, how are they?"

"I left the couch ready for them." Jade replied "So they better get comfortable, because we ran out of space."

"What about Anthony?"

"In his old room trying to sleep." The former Goth said gently "Although to be completely honest, I doubt he will do much sleeping though… I mean nobody does the night before their big day."

"Thanks for reminding me."

"He's probably thinking the worse case scenario for the wedding; I should know I was in his shoes the night before our wedding. But you know, we made it through. Now here we are…After so many years and to think, after tomorrow all of our kids will be married."

"Time does fly."

"Hey, what are you looking at?"

"Just some old pictures."

"These are from the day we came out of the City Hall," Jade commented. "The day we adopted Anthony."

"Uh-huh." Tori nodded, smiling down at a picture of when their family became whole, beaming as she held a small bundle in her arms "My baby boy."

"He was so small," Jade chuckled, wrapping an arm around her wife.

"He really was." She wiped a tear from the corner of the eye "And now he's all grown up and getting married."

"Are you alright?"

"NO! I am not alright!" Tori snapped. "My only son, my last child is getting married and leaving me, I'm everything but alright!"

"Need I remind you that we gone through this twice? I mean Tawny and Lukas been married for fifteen years and then two years after Danielle and Rachel followed suit."

"That's different, you were on edge!"

"And you weren't?"

"I handled it with grace and dignity."

Jade crossed her arms "Uh huh, then mind telling me in what universe does hiding Tawny's wedding dress goes under that definition."

"Erm, Jade, You did that."

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"See? Not every parent is ready to handle seeing their kids spreading their wings and fly into the world!" Tori cried "But Anthony and his wife are moving all the way to stinking France! Allowing him to leave home to study there once was bad enough but now he's going to be living there permanently!"

"He'll visit us."

"It's a fourteen hour flight!" Tori hissed "We're only going to see him Like once or twice a year now!"

"Then he could call you or video chat with us" Jade said "Let's not forget, we live in the digital age, Tor."

"A computer could never replace a hug from my son."

"I'm not saying it will."

"I hate France! And I hate Emily!"

"Oh Come on, you love Emily."

"She's taking my son across the freaking globe!" Tori growled darkly. "So love isn't the right word I would use, maybe mildly appreciate."

"Well technically they're moving to France because they both got a job there," Jade pointed out. "So if anything it was a mutual agreement between soon to be husband and wife."

The Half-Latina glared at her spouse.

"Living with me for so many years made wonders for your evil eye Vega." Jade said sheepishly.

Tori sighs dejectedly "Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that Tony found someone to love him as much as I love you but..."

"It doesn't make it any easier." Jade said knowingly.

Tori nodded silently.

"Vega, this is supposed to be a happy time," The former Goth said, kissing her wife on the forehead. "You knew this day was coming, yeah it sucks that Tony is leaving but not because he doesn't want to see us anymore, he's getting married to the woman he loves, he's starting his own family!"

"I am happy about that," Tori admits. "But…he's still... He's still..."

"You still see him as your baby boy don't you?"

Tori didn't say anything to that, which was more than enough of an answer for Jade.

"Baby... He can't be your little boy forever."

"I know, it's just that he grew up so fast."

"They all did."

"It bites."

"Very much so." Jade agreed "But we'll always have the memories and our grandkids will surely give us some more years of crazy shenanigans, parenthood is one never ending cycle, after all, and nothing made our babies appreciate us more than when they became parents themselves, Danielle, Tawny and Anthony may be adults now but they will always be our children and they will always come to us when they need us the most."

Tori gave Jade a peck on her cheek before resting on her shoulder "You always know what to say to make me feel better."

"That's because I love you."

"I love you too."

For the rest of the night while Jade slept like a log, Tori's eyes remained open, looking at the pale face of her spouse.

"She's the love of my life... Like Emily is is Anthony's."

The next Day:

"People are starting to arrive," Trina told her sister as family, friends and other guests arrived at the Gibson (Formerly the Vega) household, due to Tori's dislike of anything religious, (which of course included the church) it was agreed that the wedding would happen in the backyard of Tori's childhood home.

"Gibby's handling the seating."

"Is that such a good idea?" Tori questioned "He's not exactly known for making a first good normal impression."

"Don't worry, I ordered him not to talk and simply to point in the direction of where the guests have to seat, if he doesn't do that then I won't sing for him tonight."

"That's actually pretty merciful."

"I'm sorry, what?

"I said I just talked to Chad and Alan."

"Who?"

"Emily's parents."

"Oh." Trina said then began to giggle uncontrollably "I bet Jade's very happy about becoming a relative of those two."

"She's trying not to stab them with her scissors so it's an improvement."

"You took her scissors away didn't you?"

"She knows the rules." Tori said firmly "No pointy objects at social gatherings, specially at our son's wedding!"

"Where is that psychotic wife of yours anyway?"

"With Tony, probably telling him her experiences on being on edge before getting married."

"Is that wise?"

"If I know Jade, she's most likely doing it as a way of telling him that he's not alone feeling jittery before the big day."

"Ok... I guess that makes sense."

"Oh, hey, Trina? Would you mind doing me a favor? Can you go check on Danielle and Tawny? They're in charge of the music and I just want to make sure everything is set before Emily walks down the aisle."

"Oh I been waiting for you to ask me to sing for tonight!" Trina said excitedly.

"What?! No! I didn't say anything about you singing! I didn't.. Trina? TRINA?!"

But it was too late, her older sister went running down the hall.

"It's up to my daughters now to handle her." Tori said to herself "This won't end well."

Exasperatedly, she stepped towards a nearby wooden door and gently knocked on it.

"It's open." a nervous voice from the inside spoke.

The Half-Latina pushed open the door and saw her soon-to-be daughter-in-law standing, already dressed in her wedding dress, in front of a mirror, nervously fidgeting with her veil.

"Wow, Emily, you look great," Tori said, shutting the door behind her. "No, scratch that, you look simply beautiful."

"Thanks," Emily said sincerely. "It's so weird thought."

"What is?"

"I been in front of the mirror wearing my wedding dress picturing this day in my mind over and over, but now that the big day is finally here, it feels so surreal you know?"

"Believe it or not, I know." Tori said "I understand what you're feeling, I was in that exact same spot at my own wedding."

"Did you feel anxious yet ready to walk down that aisle in a heartbeat?"

"I did, that's what happens when you love your media naranja so much."

"Media Naranja?"

"Oh, it's Spanish" Tori explained "It's usually a slang meaning Kindred Spirit."

"So you think Anthony is the guy for me?"

"I have no doubt in my mind he loves you Emily." Tori said seriously "The question here is... Do you?"

"As much as I love cooking and that's saying something."

"Look Emily... Last night I was thinking and what I'm going to say is.. Kinda... Very important so listen... In under an hour you're about to become Tony's wife."

"Not to mention your daughter-in-law."

"That too... And I just wanted to let you know that despite everything I said and done... I do care a lot about you."

"That's nice to hear Ms West."

"I bet." Tori grinned "it's not every day a daughter in law gets a compliment from her suegra."

"I'm going to go on a limb here and assume that's Spanish for Mother in law."

"You're catching on... Anyway, over the years I seen you grow up, making both my son's life a living hell and a wonderful dream... When I saw you two, it often reminded me of how Jade and I were at that age, which undoubtedly made me believe that you two will have a wonderful life together."

"You really think so?"

"Trust me Em, I know so." Tori replied confidently "I experienced first hand that opposites do attract."

"Technically speaking, so have I."

"The point is Em, I seen how happy you make Anthony and I love you for that, because that's all I want for my son... To be happy, but just because you make him feel on cloud nine, I'm still keeping an eye on you."

"All the way to France?" Emily teased.

"Don't push it." Tori warned "You already know the story of how he came to be my son, I'm not gonna lie, I'll always be overprotective of Anthony, I loved him the moment Jade and I found him all those years ago and I'll continue to love him till the end of time and now you're going to love him just as much but in a very different way... So Emily I'm going to ask this from you..."

The Half-Latina puts a hand gently on the younger woman's shoulder, her chocolate eyes pleading "Please take care of each other, Tony will no doubt look after you in every way shape or form, you're about to become his wife after all and to him you're always going to come first, but don't forget that marriage is a two way street, he will have your back so I expect you to have his... Take care of my son Emily... Because... Because... You're never going to find such a good man in this or any other life."

The blonde puts her hand over her mother in law's "I know what I'm getting... You have my word... I promise."

"That's good to know." The Brunette says emotionally "Another thing I wanted to tell you is that you don't be afraid to come to me if there is anything I can help you with, just ask. Spontaneously Tori tightly hugged the younger woman "Welcone to the family."

"Wow, thanks, Ms West," Emily spoke, stunned. "That... That means so much to me."

The Half-Latina let go, giving her a small smile "Don't call me that, your about to take that name yourself Emily and more importantly, by now I think you reached the point where you can start call me mama."

"S-Seriously?"

"I think you earned it."

"That's so cool... Mama."

"But you might want to wait for Jade to give you the OK Before you start calling her mom."

Emily chuckles "Of course."

"Well, I need to go check on Anthony now, but I'll see you out there."

"Wonder if he's as nervous as I am?"

"That's pretty obvious," Tori replied as she headed out the door. "But don't worry, you'll do fine, you both will."

"You think so."

"I'm not just talking about the wedding."

"I know." Emily said with a smirk "Today is the first day of our lives together."

"Then you better make it a great life."

Tori walked directly towards her old room and knocked on the door.

"Come in." Jade chortled.

The Half-Latina raised an eyebrow, when her wife was laughing it only meant that A) She was doing so at the misery of another human being or B) She was watching the scissoring yet again."

"It's not funny West!"

"I see it is the first option."

"What is going on here?" Tori asked as she watched her wife and son laughing their asses off.

"It's just... It's just..." Tony was trying to say between laughs but it was impossible and the fact that Jade was howling just as loudly was a good indication that their 'comedy fest' was not appropriate.

The first clue to confirm that was when she saw the sour faces of Chad and Alan.

So Tori pinched Jade and Anthony at the same time."

"Ouch! Vega!"

"Mama!"

"That's enough." Tori snapped "Now, would care to tell me what's so funny?"

"I'll do the honors." The Thespian smirked "See Chad and Alan were giving Tony here 'the talk' about keeping Emily safe and never to lay a hand on her."

"Ok... And?"

"We were simply making Tony understand that if he hurts our little girl, if he ever causes her any unhappiness." Alan spoke, trying to sound intimidating "We will hunt him down and kick his ass!"

Jade and Tony began to laugh anew.

"We're serious!"

They just laughed harder.

"Ok, break it up you two!" Tori commanded, walking in front of her son "The last thing Tony needs is to wet himself under such stupid circumstances, The last time that happened was when you were seven."

"Wha? Mama!"

"Oh relax, it's not worse than say... Wearing a pink ballerina suit at the tender age of five."

Jade stopped laughing, instead giving her wife a deadly glare "You play dirty Vega."

"Learned from the best." Tori replied cheekily.

The Half Latina then inspected her son, his tux looking as pristine as the day he bought it.

Wow, looking good, Tony," Tori said to her youngest child. "How you feeling?"

"Well, right now I'm embarrassed." He admitted "Before that I was having a blast and before that I was relaxed."

"Oh really?"

"Yup"

"You aren't feeling a little nervous?"

"Nope."

Tori raised an eyebrow.

"Ok fine, I'm freaking out here!" Anthony exclaimed. "What if I forget my vows? Or I drop the ring? Or what if an asteroid hits us and kill us all!"

"Then we all go out with a bang."

"Not helping Jade."

"Besides you practiced your vows, right?" Chad asked.

"About a million times."

"Then you have no reason to worry about that." Alan said afterwards.

"I have to agree with them Tony." Tori said, helping her son sit down in a nearby chair. "Don't let your imagination run wild, the last thing you need I'd to give yourself a heart attack."

"Ok... I'm calm... I'm calm... I'm very calm."

"That's the spirit." Chad said "Relax, it's not as if Emily will change her mind and say 'I don't' at the last minute!"

"Oh my god I didn't even think of that!"

"Honey! Honey! I talked to her before I came here!," Tori said at once "She definitely wants to marry you!".

Tori glanced over at her wife and gave her a quick look. Jade got the message and turned to the other married couple.

"Alright, you two nitwits, I think you still need to check on your daughter, give her some parental wisdom or some shit."

Chad began to cry "My baby girl is getting married."

Alan rolled his eyes at his husband's emotional state.

As they left the room, Jade gave her son a hug "I'm so proud of you."

"Thanks, mom." Anthony said sincerely, still looking like a deer in headlights.

Once they all left, Tori and Tony simply sat in silence for a few moments.

"Here," the tanned woman finally spoke, reaching over to her son's tie. "Let me fix this for you…You were never any good with ties."

"Thanks."

"I bet Jade told you all about what she was feeling on our wedding day huh?"

"Yeah... Mom said feeling like you're going to puke is Excellent... If I feel nervous it's a good sign."

"It really is... But you're excited too, right?"

"Yeah, well, I'm definitely excited,"

"There! All done!" Tori said as she finished fixing the tie, she looked down at her lap. "So you're leaving for your honeymoon first thing in the morning, right?"

"Yup, we're heading to Holland," Tony affirmed. "That's a place we always wanted to visit."

"And then you'll be moving to France," Tori sighed. "On the other side of the planet."

"Yeah... Pretty much ," He said uncomfortably, it never got any easier to talk about moving for far away with his mother. "The restaurant is ready for us, the apartment too, so we're all set."

"That's good... That's... good." Tori said heavily.

She suddenly looked up at her son's face, while he had a stricking resemblance to Beck, minus his eyes which were light green instead of dark brown, he was nothing like the scumbag who abandoned him on the day he was born.

"His loss" Tori sneered mentally "He didn't deserve to have Tony for a son... My son."

She gently touched his cheek "I'm going to miss you so, so much."

"I know, mama," Tony said, giving her a small smile. "I'm going to miss you too."

"I still can't believe this," The tanned woman said sadly, shaking her head. "It seemed as if yesterday you were just taking your first steps and now...You're leaving me…"

"Mama, I-I'm not leaving you," Tony said. "I'm just, you know, spreading my wings."

"Spreading your wings" Tori repeated. "Thousands of miles away… Couldn't you have found a job here in California? I'm sure you could've done just fine here."

"I took the job in France because I feel that's where I'll achieve my full potential, mama."

"Reaching for the stars." She chuckled sadly "Just like I taught you."

Tony put his hand over her's.

"Mama…you know that no matter how far away I am, you're still going to be my mother," he told her. "And don't tell Mom but you are the best mother anyone could've asked for."

"This will be our little secret." She grinned.

"Let's hope so, the last thing I want is for mom to start a contest with you."

"If she knows what's good for her, it won't be today."

"Mama, it's because of you that I'm even here to begin with." Tony said with empathy "You found me and loved me even if I wasn't your son to begin with, then you fought so that I could be your son in the eyes of the law and more importantly your eyes... Then you encouraged me to cook despite what others though and you believed in me! That is a pretty good mum and when the day comes when I become a parent, I hope to be as good as you."

Tori wiped a tear from her eye as she pulled him into a hug.

"You're my child no matter what people say and I know you will be a pretty terrific father when the time comes."

"I love you, mama" Tony said as he hugged her back.

"I love you too, Mijo" She said softly.

"So very much."

"Do you Anthony West accept this woman as your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"And do you Emily Donovan accept this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"I here by pronounce you Mr and Mrs West." The priest said "You may now kiss the bride."

Anthony lifted the veil off Emily's face and kissed her, the guests were clapping, but they didn't notice, it was just them at that moment in time.

Meanwhile their parents were crying, or more accurately Tori and Chad were doing all the waterworks while Jade and Alan shared a look and an eye roll at their spouses overly emotional response.

"Our baby boy got married." Tori sniffs.

"Not our baby boy Tor." Jade corrected "He's a man now."

"He will always be my boy." Tori thought as she saw Anthony and Emily walking down the aisle.

"Always."

So... What are your thoughts on this one?

Truth be told, after some deliberation on what to write next, I decided that I wanted Tori to finally come to terms with Tony growing up and letting him go in a very emotional and quite realistic form and there is no better way to do that in my opinion than to see him getting married to Emily since it's the ultimate show for him to go from a boy to a man.

If I didn't make you cry then either I need more practice or there is something terribly wrong with you people, LOL.

Also, even though I didn't put it in the chapter, Trina did not have the chance to sing at the wedding or the reception, it would've been a disaster if she had, let's just say Tori hid all microphones to prevent people from running away with their ears bleeding.

Invader Johnny Signing Off.